GAIL — Borden County defeated Grady this week, but the Wildcats will be the Coyotes' biggest cheerleaders next week.

The 64-38 loss at Borden County gave the Wildcats their first district loss this season. The Wildcats need Borden County to beat Sands in Week 10 next week to clinch a playoff spot. If Sands win, then it comes down to point differential, something Grady head coach Brad Cox hopes to avoid.

GAIL — Borden County defeated Grady this week, but the Wildcats will be the Coyotes' biggest cheerleaders next week.

The 64-38 loss at Borden County gave the Wildcats their first district loss this season. The Wildcats need Borden County to beat Sands in Week 10 next week to clinch a playoff spot. If Sands win, then it comes down to point differential, something Grady head coach Brad Cox hopes to avoid.

“We had three crucial turnovers,” he said, referring to the Borden County loss. “First of all, they're a good team. You can't turn the ball over against a good team. Other than that, I thought we played fairly well, just had those crucial turnovers.”

Grady quarterback Shane Teague did not play in this game, however, with an ailing hip injury. The Wildcats do need Borden County to take care of Sands next week, but Grady has to make sure it ends the regular season on a good note against Klondike.